Soldier opposes military canteen in Harold C Bays letter
Harold C Bays, instructor at Culver, writes from Sullivan, Indiana, to the Indianapolis News arguing against a army canteen. He recalls Spain era service with the 159th Indiana Volunteers and the 31st U.S. Volunteers, criticizing beer plans at Fort Thomas and warning the canteen fosters drinking and debauchery among soldiers including underage recruits. He urges higher standards and cites Governor Mount and Elihu Root, asserting sober discipline is essential for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Bays
Culver Military Academy
Indianapolis
Bays
Cuba
Philippines
159Th Indiana Volunteers
Durbin
31St
United States Volunteers
Pettit
Ft. Thomas
Kentucky
James A. Mount
Indiana
Elihu Root
Governor Mount
Fort Thomas
Spain
Gilmour Star Route Established From Midland
A star route mail service was set up yesterday linking Midland and Gilmour. Louis V Critchfield will carry the mail six times weekly from January 1 to June 30 for a total of 225 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Gilmour
Louis V. Critchfield
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Bargain Offer
An ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for headache dizziness indigestion and related ailments. Sold by Joe K Smook at 500 and 1. Money check if Tec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Joe K. Smook
Graysville Holiday Visits And Local Enterprise Rise
Graysville residents enjoyed holiday visits from relatives including Mrs. Guy Cushman Dr. Ira Turman and Ruth Wells while oil drilling machinery passed through en route to Vigo county. The Consolidated Corn Cob Co owned by Floyd Burton and James Newt announced offices at Merom Station near the Indianapolis Southern R. A. and holiday banquets were held by the High School Masons and Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Cushman
Ira Turman
Cynthiana
Ruth Wells
Merom
Wm. P. Bailey
D. T. Cushman
John McNaughton
New Lebanon
Vigo County
Hud Burton
Mary E. Mitchell
Shoals
Ind
Lula Meichael
Lon Pennington
Pennington
Levi Hunt
RE. V. Leach
Return Turman
Nancy Turman
Gus Ransford
W. N. Burnett
Consolidated Corn Cob Co
Floyd Burton
James Newton Monk
Merom Station
Indianapolis Southern R. A
Manual Training Hall
Masonic
Odd Fellows
Wm. F. Ingersoll
C. R. Piety
Local visits mark the holiday week in Indiana towns
Lizzie Osburn spent the holidays in Terre Haute. Edna and Jennie Hughes visited Mrs. Ellery Hayden on Wednesday. Mrs. Kate Shields and her son went to Sullivan last week. Virgil Lane and Ed Heck from near Prairieton visited the area. George Benson went to Evansville on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Jennie Hughes
Ellery Hayden
Kate Shields
Sullivan
Virgil Lane
Ed Heck
Near Prairieton
Vacation will soon be over in Scott City
Mr. Clay Jewell and wife were Sullivan callers Monday. Clarence Scott has returned from the west. Mrs. Tina Watson and Mrs. Fred Hamilton were in Fairbanks Saturday. Ralph Eaton of Paxton visited Hamilton's last week. Lloyd Howard is better at this writing. Jas. Ransford and wife were in Sullivan Saturday. Homer Pittman and family were callers at Hiram Drake's Sunday. W. V. Cutsinger and son were in Shelburn Friday. A merry New Year to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Watson
Fred Hamilton
Fairbanks
Ralph Eaton
Paxton
Hamilton
Lloyd Howard
Jas. Ransford
Sullivan
Homer Pittman
Hiram Drake
W. V. Cutsinger and Son
Shelburn
Staffordshire Rural Gossip and Family Notes
Mae asks if anyone has seen George while Roy Kelly predicts mink prices rise again this winter. Charles Thompson's smiles return, Lute Yeager teased, and farmers prosper with thrift. Badger family moves to Davis farm, Chaver visits, Joe Gray builds improvements, Dr Blan plans rides, bachelors post ads for wives, Badger & Badger circus heads south for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
George
Roy Kelly
Mink
Chas. Thompson
Charles Badger
Davis Farm
John Chaver
Joe Gray
Dr. Blan
How to Cure Chilblains
John Kemp of East Cusfield Me. recommends Buckler's Arnica Salve to prevent chilblains and uses it for salt rheum fever sores and similar skin ailments. The ad promotes curing frost bites wounds burns and other skin diseases with a 25 cent jar at Joe K Smock's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kemp
East Cusfield
Buckler
Joe K. Smock
Pleasantville Social Roundup Sees Visitors And Moves
C Bough visited Sullivan on Friday while Dr John Carrico and wife from Indianapolis called on relatives here last week. Local residents attended the I O O F social Wednesday night and Rev Crawford preached at the M E church Monday. Lyman Cade and family from Sandborn Christmased with Mrs Cade’s parents J S Anderson and wife. Uncle Billy Padgett plans to move into town this week to occupy the old parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bough
Sullivan
John Carrico
Indianapolis
Elbert and
Maggie Phillippi
Bicknell
Prof. Riggins
Rev. Crawford
M. E
Lyman Cade
Sandborn
Dr. Padgett
Grace King
Orleans
Ind
Sam Malone
Terre Haute
Prof. Booker
Ethel Booker
Billy Padgett
Chas. Yates
Hiram Benefield
Carlisle
Jail reform proposed to curb derelict sheriff in Sullivan
The discussion argues a new law may force jail management changes statewide. It predicts taxpayers would tire of paying bills from negligent sheriffs and expects Sheriff-elect Walters to implement reforms when in office. The piece suggests Indiana counties could adopt similar measures for jail oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Indiana
Sullivan County
Local Notices Around the Fairbanks Area
Clarence Lester left Tuesday for Dallas to spend Christmas. Guss Ransford visited William Burnett and wife at Graysville. Will Patton traveled Saturday to visit his sister Mrs. Luther Arnett of Gillie Christison visits Fort Branch Indiana. Mrs. Ransford spent early week with daughter Mrs. Jim Arnett of Merom. Miss Mary Foutz and Orlena Lester drove to Union Chapel Sunday. Frank Weruz visiting relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guss Ransford
Wm. Burnett
Graysville
Will Patton
Luther Arnett
Terre Haute
Gillie Christison
Fort Branch
Ind
Ransford
Jim Arnett
Merom
Mary Foutz
Orlena Lester
Union Chapel
Frank Weruz
Local Social Notes From Fairbanks Area Weekend
Fairbanks residents and visitors share events from Sunday visits with J F Patton and wife. Gillie Christison returned from Fort Branch. Community members attend Union Chapel Christmas tree event. Best wishes go to Mr and Mrs Rufus Dehart. Local visits include Adisa Bicknell with Miss Orlena Lester and Ora Patton with Miss Ora Snyder of Sullivan. Mary Foutz and Jacob shopped in Sullivan Friday. Martha McKinney returned after two weeks with daughter Mrs Ben Davis of Sullivan. Several youths attended revival at Providence Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillie Christison
Fort Branch
Union Chapel
Rufus Dehart
Ora Patton
Ora Snyder
Sullivan
Mary Foutz
Jacob
Martha McKinney
Ben Davis
Providence
Local Notes From Greene County County Corners
Roscoe Duke visited in Greene county on Sunday. L. H. Willis is in very poor health. The Bell Telephone company has placed several telephones nearby. Mrs. C. F. Spencer and daughter Ida traveled to Evansville last week. Ward Pigg and family of Dugger visited A. S. Robbins and wife last weekend. George Wilson leaves for Tullahoma Tennessee to visit for a time. Nolan Robbins will go to Chicago this week to consult a hospital physician about his health. Miss Lizzie Stark resumes school in Cass township after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Duke
Greene County
L. H. Willis
Bell Telephone Company
Ward Pigg
Dugger
A. S. Robbins
George Wilson
Tullahoma
Shiloh Sermon and Local Socials Report
Bro Stivers of Lyons preaches at Shiloh on the second Sunday in January. Various locals and visitors, including Frank Morford and wife, Jessa Page, Martin Booker, Frank Chambers, Frank Anderson and family, Ed Turner, Martin Pirtle, John Chambers, Albert Bennett and wife, Abner Richard, were in or near Dugger, Linton, Pax ton, and Carlisle during the week. A pleasant rain fell Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Stivers of Lyons
Shiloh
Frank Morford
Linton
Jessa Page
Dugger
Frank Chambers
Frank Anderson
Paxton
Ed Turner
Carlisle
Martin Pirtle
Abner Richard
Glazier Lyceum Trio to Perform in New Lebanon
The Glazier Lyceum Trio presents a lecture course number on Saturday January 5 1907 at Woodmen hall in New Lebanon. Felix Remmeri violinist showcases mastery while Anna Woodall an impersonator storyteller and vocalist delights with southern dialect and lullabies. Ida V Kinley soprano soloist and accompanist adds a rich voice and refined style. Lost dog notice for a white Pointer with liver head and hip spot. contact William A Woodard or Clint Murdock Sullivan. reward offered.
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Glazier Lyceum
New Lebanon
Woodmen Hall
Felix Remmeri
Anna Woodall
South
Ida V. Kinley
William A. Woodard
Clint Murdock
Sullivan
Garden of Thanks for Baby Death Beloved in Fairbanks
Sincere thanks are extended by R. H. Harmon and Ora Harmon of Fairbanks Indiana to neighbors and friends for help and sympathy during the sickness and death of their darling baby on December 31 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Ind
R. H. and
Ora Harmon
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Persin Advertisement
Coming events warn of dangerous sickness and urge taking Dr Cald wells Syrup Persin to relieve headaches biliousness constipation and digestive disorders. Sold by Joe K Smock at 50c and 81.00 with money back if it fails.
Turman Township Telephone shares to elect officers
Notice is given of the Turman Township Telephone company annual stockholders meeting at Graysville Indiana at 2 p m Tuesday January 22 1907. Election of officers and other business to come before the meeting. J W Medseer secretary E C Eno president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman Township Telephone Company
Graysville
Ind
J. W. Medseer
E. C. Eno
Graduation Class of ’05 entertained by Miss Ridge
Miss Kathryn Ridge entertained the graduating class of ’05 Friday night with music and dancing. Refreshments of sherbet, cake, punch, and candies were served. Attendees included Misses Ethel Bensinger Terre Haute Bessie Taylor Grace Nesbit Georgia Wilkey Judith Lacey Myrtle Stott Bessie Pearl Kathryn Ridge and Messrs Milton Crowder Carl Bass Floyd Chowning Harry Buff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Ridge
Ethel Bensinger
Terre Haute
Bessie Taylor
Grace Nesbit
Georgia Wilkey
Judith Lacey
Myrtle Stott
Bessie
Pearl
Milton Crowder
Carl Bass
Floyd Chowning
Harry Buff
Uncle Allen Satirizes Calling to Preach With Humorous Quip
Uncle Allen Sparks jestingly notes that many a worthy young man believes he must preach, but he suggests what he really needs is a dose of physic. The quip reflects his practical view on vocations and personal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Sparks
Narrow escape as Yaquis massacre near Lencho station
El Paso reports detail a Yaqui uprising near Lencho station on the Cananea Yaqui River line. Eight Mexicans killed and tents burned. Foreman Harry Thompson and his wife were saved by a work train crew. Mexican troops pursue the band as authorities vow swift action. Thompson is identified as Harry Thompson, son of John Thompson of El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
el Paso
Tex
Lencho Station
Cananea
Southern Pacific
Sonora
Mex
Thompson
Carlisle stockmen handle big heads
John W. Willis of Willis & Whalen in Carlisle delivered a carload of prime hogs to Bedwell & Hudson, totaling 500 head since Oct 15, 1906. He also brought a prize winning sheep for the church bazaar, repurchased for Bedwell & Hudson, and notes his 30 years of sheep work totaling about 155,000 head sold. Willis & Whalen currently feed 4,200 sheep and 450 hogs for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Willis
Willis & Whalen
Carlisle
Bedwell & Hudson
Messrs. Bedwell & Hudson
Willis
Chicago
Indiana
Linton Call
Veterinary Surgeon B F Mauck Opens Mt Carmel Office
B F Mauck recently opened an office here as a veterinary surgeon and has moved from Sullivan to Mt Carmel Ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Mauck
Sullivan
Mt. Carmel
Steely Chambers Is Not Guilty Acquitted in Assault Case
After a trial in Justice Ki ham's court, Steely Chambers was acquitted of assault and battery on William Spencer. The incident occurred in a Caledonia company store when Spencer set off fire-crackers during a celebration, leading to a confrontation where a brick was raised. The case centered on rights and self defense. Attorney Lee represented the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Lee
Bays
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Culver
United States
Army
Harold C. Bays. Sullivan
Virgil Penny
James Morris
Kansas City
Kansas
M. E. Bailey
Kamill Benefield
Benson Chapes
Lizzie Osburn
George Benson
Evansville
Scott City
Mr. Clay Jewell
Clarence Scott
Staffordshire
Lute Yeager
Lute
Mr. Thompson
Badger & Badger Circus
Pleasantville
Fairbanks R. R
Clarence Lester
Dallas
Texas
J. F. Patton
Adisa Bicknell
Mt, Calvary
C. F. Spencer
Ida
Martin Booker
John Chambers
Albert Bennett
Doc
Harry’s
Uncle Allen
Pennsylvania
Cassatt
Harry Thompson
The
Pacific Railroad
Mayme Scudder
Mexico
Harry
Steely Chambers
Rockefeller
Cleve
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